Non-Hybrid Honda CR-Z in the Works?

When Honda announced it would be reviving a successor to the CRX, many CRX fans pretty much wet their pants. It had been decades since the hot hatch was around and the only thing that Honda made since the CRX that was even close was the Civic SI hatch.

However excitement turned to dismay and disappointment when Honda announced that the CRX replacement, the CR-Z, would be a hybrid. Honda marketed it as being the best of both worlds matching performance and efficiency in perfect harmony, but it seems most of the world (except for Japan) disagreed as sales for the CR-Z have been quite disappointing.

Well apparently in order to fix that, Honda is giving CRX fans what they should’ve gotten in the first place: a true CRX successor. If Autocar is to be believed, Honda will either replace the hybrid technology all together in favour of a regular gas engine, or at the very least make a gas only version optional.

No word yet on engine or power details, but this is very welcomed news. One of the many things the original CRX did well was achieve excellent performance with good efficiency – without the help of hybrid technology (which adds weight).

Thanks for the tip, Chris!

[Autocar]

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